Pewsey Vale The Contours Riesling Museum Release 2014
Made from the single vineyard that is Pewsey Vale and is part of the Hill Smith Family Vineyards. The Contours block of the vineyard received organic status in 2013. Wild […]
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Taltarni Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
Made from fruit sourced from the original 1960’s plantings, this label was previously “Old Block.” Taltarni, Old Vine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pyrenees, 2017 Showing leaner vintage derive elements the oak appears […]
Taltarni Old Vine Shiraz 2018
Made from the original 1960’s plantings of vines at Taltarni, spends 18 months maturing in French oak. Taltarni, Old Vine, Shiraz, Pyrenees, 2018 Spicy and focused: blackberry, plum, […]
Shaw + Smith Pinot Noir 2019
Sourced from S+S’s own vineyard in Lenswood. The vintage provided a “challenge” and delivered low yields. The evolution of this label has been great to see and I wonder if […]
Dirt Candy Wine The Pink Panther Pétillant Naturel 2020
The rosier sibling to Dirt Candy’s The White Knight Pétillant Naturel This one sees Hunter Valley staples of Chardonnay, Semillon, Verdelho and Shiraz.. Dirt Candy Wine, The Pink Panther, Pétillant […]
Taltarni The Patron 2016
Taltarni’s new icon wine, The Patron. Only the best parcels are selected for the blend (50/50) which comes in a hefty individual package, embossed with a pewter image Taltarni’s logo, […]
Taltarni Reserve Shiraz Cabernet 2018
This sits beneath only The Patron in the hierarchy for Taltarni. Shiraz 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 40%. Bottled under cork in an impressive bottle indeed. Taltarni, Reserve, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pyrenees, […]
Blue Pyrenees Estate Richardson Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
The Richardson series from Blue Pyrenees are dedicated to the late Colin Richardson, the former fine wine director for Blue Pyrenees. A “larger than life character who lived, breathed & […]
Taltarni Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
With each release, Taltarni seek to find that sweet spot between immediate appeal and an imbued sense of longevity. The 2017 is still out there, but this release won’t be […]
West Cape Howe Cabernet Merlot 2018
Part of West Cape Howe’s “Cape to Cape” entry level range. Packaged in Lean & Green lightweight glass. This year sees the blend at 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot. […]
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